Share your treatment plan for breast cancer

Hi @Lee__R‍ I never really received a treatment plan. The medical team basically discussed with me the treatments I had to take to attack the cancer. However,  I was somewhat involved in my choice for breast reconstruction. I am thankful for the breast reconstruction.

My doctor has included my thoughts... He initially wanted to start with chemotherapy, however, I wanted to and felt that mastectomy was my best option. After 4 doses of chemotherapy and rough-side effects, I started pushing more for the mastectomy and he is open to the procedure. We are facing another dillema.

I think overall my doctor has included me in the treatment plans, has explained the risks and benefits, and listened to my voice... while I wish he would listen to me a bit more, he is the doctor, so I am putting faith in him as well.

Hi - for me I've been lucky to have found a doctor that both listens to my doubts, concerns and ideas but also makes sure he makes his opinion clear without being too pushy. He actually listens to what I think or have to say and takes time to address whatever it is I am feeling. 

I have TNBC. I’ve already had a lumpectomy and Thursday I will start TC chemo after four rounds of chemo they’ll discuss the radiation.

Had a lumpectomy and chemotherapy for small tumors

@Zubie5 I am hoping for the best for your treatment. Do you have any updated on your status?

@1984survivor! I’m doing chemo four times in three months and than onto radiation.. tc chemo was a tough one.

I just had a mastectomy. I will be turned over to oncologist in Sept. It has been mentioned he may suggest a pill form of chemotherapy. Has anyone had experience with this type of therapy? I have COPD and on oxygen. I am concerned about chemo worsening my COPD. I am 83 yrs old and blessed to be alive and living independently.

I was not offered any options. I was told stage 3 invasive breast cancer would compel me to undergo mastectomy to get well. Now I that the mastectomy is completed and healing, I am being referred to an Oncologist

Hi,  my life fell  into a tailspin on 8/22/19... and spinning fast with test doctors, appointments and a LOT of no straight answers... all I hear is I D C  grade 3 of the right breast... I am very large busted and in my early 50's... working 60hr, weeks...  I don't know what to do... I don't want to do this at all... but if I wish to live then I need to get so help... at least that is what I am hearing....where do I go to get information??